CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA04 XLF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre,s cracking/perishing on sidewalls, n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

front gearbox stabilizer bar bush excessively worn

n/s/f headlight lense slightly cloudy

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L light on dash

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre,s cracking/perishing on sidewalls, n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

front gearbox stabilizer bar bush excessively worn

n/s/f headlight lense slightly cloudy

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,736 miles

advise eml light on dash.

advise exhaust back box corroded.

advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,841 miles

E.M.L Light on dash.

Exhaust back box outer shell deteriorating.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L Light on dash.

Exhaust back box outer shell deteriorating.

N/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight shoulder wear o/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,698 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box outer shell corroding,

eml on,

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,407 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

e.m.l on all the time.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,413 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges advise engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,230 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brake discs worn advise front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA04 XLF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 XLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA04 XLF?

You can check the full history of LA04 XLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA04 XLF registered?

LA04 XLF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is LA04 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 XLF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA04 XLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA04 XLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.